Temple Beth Torah MARCH 2019 ADAR- II ADAR 5779 Inspiring people to lead meaningful Jewish lives

UPCOMING EVENTS

Rabbi’s Message JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL MOVIE Rabbi Lisa Hochberg-Miller SCHEDULE

Itzhak Saturday, March 9th at the Regency at For 48 hours, our teens were in study sessions learning about issues 7:00 p.m.

such as Voting rights, reproductive rights, support for Israel, criminal Late Summer Blues Sunday, March 10th at Temple Beth Torah justice reform, raising the minimum wage and pay equity. at 2:00 p.m. Why is this issue important to society? Why to use their Jewish values to make sense of the Sammy Davis Jr. is this issue important to you as a Jew? Why socio-political world around them. Saturday, March 16th at the Regency at “is this issue important to you personally?” On this trip, Micah Wilcox and Bella Dalto spoke 7:00 p.m. Those are the three questions that our teens passionately about Climate Change to Kamala were taught to ask when encountering a social Harris’ aide through the lens of Judaism’s Keep the Change justice issue, as we participated last month in the responsibility to protect the environment and the Sunday, March 17th at Temple Beth Torah Religious Action Center’s L’taken Social Justice personal experience of evacuations during the at 12:00 p.m. Values Seminar in Washington, D. C. Last month Thomas Fire. They asked for Sen. Harris’ support of ADULT AND FAMILY LEARNING marked the sixth time in the last 12 years we have the “100 by ’50 Act” when it is introduced in the sent our high school students to participate in 116th Congress. Jessica Fox and Hannah Dearman- #DoJewish@Home L’taken (which is the infinitive form of the word So lobbied for legislation that made it easier for With Student Rabbi Noah Diamondstein tikkun, to repair, as in tikkun olam, “to repair the Dreamers to become citizens and receive college March 3 at 9:30 a.m. world.”) As Pam Small and I watched this group opportunities. They based their opinions on TEMPLE BETH TORAH stand in congressional offices and hallways, Judaism’s admonitions to treat the strangers in our Taste of Judaism and Jewish exercising their gift of being engaged citizens in midst with humanity and on their own family Literacy the democratic process, we were so proud of our experiences of having a parent who was an with Rabbi Michael Lotker young adults. They are poised, polite, and immigrant to this country. (A bi-partisan majority Tuesday, March 5, 12, 19 and 26 interested; they are ready to learn, to work, and continued on page 2 at 7:00 p.m. TEMPLE BETH TORAH

Mindful Middot: Path of Jewish Self-Growth with Rabbi Lisa Sunday, March 17 at 9:30 a.m. TEMPLE BETH TORAH

Purim Carnival Sunday, March 24 at 9:30 a.m. TEMPLE BETH TORAH Legislative Assistant Gavin Ross hosted us Outside the United States National in Congresswoman Julia Brownley’s Holocaust Memorial Museum: Pam, Short Stories Discussions office in the Rayburn Office Building. Bella, Hannah, Talia, Micah, Jessica, Deborah Pollack Rachel and Rabbi Lisa. Tuesday, March 26 at 2:00 p.m. TEMPLE BETH TORAH LIBRARY

TBT 5779: Wine Tasting With Ron Halpern Jewish Community Thursday, March 28 7:30 p.m. Jewish Life TEMPLE BETH TORAH 5779 Jewish Belonging continued on page 3 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHOFAR JANUARYMARCH 20192013 2010 | ||ADAR- TEVET-SHEVATADAR–NISAN II ADAR 577357795770 PAGE 31 Rabbi’s Message Why am I so passionate about taking our teens continued from page 1 to L’taken? Let’s face it, we are raising pretty privileged children. I want our kids to know that First Night Seder passed a Senate bill in 2013; the House has not yet they have responsibilities in their blessed lives, done so.) Talia Wilcox and Rachel Oplinger were which include being educated and involved in the is Erev Shabbat, passionate about gun violence, as high school discourse of our country. I want them to learn students who practice active shooter drills and who early and reminded often that with their privilege April 19 ! talk with friends about being unafraid in public comes the necessity of using their abilities and Come celebrate first night seder with wine, places. They lobbied in Congresswoman Brownley’s social capitol to speak up for those less great food, an engaging haggadah, and your office for her support on legislation in favor of the enfranchised and who might be overlooked and own community! Bipartisan Background Check Expansion­ Act of 2019 suffering. That their worth is linked to the reality (H.R. 8). Having experienced the Borderline shooting and experiences of others. When Dr. Martin We invite you to “Be A Mensch” and help locally, having felt the impact of the Marjorie Luther King, Jr. said “None of us are free until all of sponsor this affordable Community seder, Stoneman Douglas High School shooting last us are free,” he was restating a line we have heard by helping to underwrite the event. We are February, they wanted to give voice to their fears of in many ways and forms—we are to care for and proud to make this an affordable seder a society that doesn’t provide appropriate oversight about the quality of life of others because the real each year, thanks to generous donations on responsible use of weapons. Our teens were health of our country must be about all people. from congregants. Contact Rabbi Lisa, Rit- ual chair Robin Faigin, VP of Worship & articulate, passionate, informed, educated and This is a lesson that we all need to learn and be Celebrations Sara Alviani, or Seder chair persuasive. We can be proud of all of them! reminded of again and again, because the pace and Karen Kinrose and offer to help under- For 48 hours, our teens were in study sessions weight of our individual lives can sometimes drown write our wine, charoset, matzo, or maca- learning about issues such as Voting rights, out the voices of others who need us and of “the roons! We’ll give you an “Honorable Men- reproductive rights, support for Israel, criminal urgency of now.” The simple act of teaching our schen!” justice reform, raising the minimum wage, and pay kids that they should care about issues, that there equity. They were taught by Legislative Assistants, are bills that they can talk about, that they have as young college graduates who helped them explore much right as anyone to frame a statement and the issues, the pending legislation, and the Jewish share it with their legislators, and that, as voters, values that might inform one’s choice. (In this age they hold officials accountable when they vote— of partisanship, it is worth stating that issues were that is the profound “take-away” from the L’taken never framed in terms of political parties or even experience for our kids. The Shofar is published 11 times per year, the President’s position. That has never been the Thank you for supporting them through the by Temple Beth Torah, 7620 Foothill Rd., focus of L’taken. It is about looking at legislation and fundraisers that are held each year for this Ventura, CA 93004-1125. Issue #3-2019. understanding how the Religious Action Center endeavor. When you see any of these teens, stop Subscriptions for non-members are available takes a position on a bill or an issue, based on and ask them about their experience. You will be at $25 per year. Jewish beliefs, texts, and experience.) as uplifted as Pam and I were!

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President’s Message Family to Family** Pam Small First Sunday of the Month at 6:30 a.m. DOWNTOWN VENTURA

Food Share I came away impressed and con- port it, and one who was on the fence. A “bill” was Every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. coming up for a vote, and the students had to make TEMPLE BETH TORAH fident that if our future rests in a pitch urging the “senator” to vote in a certain way. the hands of these young citizens, The judges answered the phones and graded them River Haven Food Drop Off on their reasoning, clarity, manners, and references Monday, March 4 at 3:00 p.m. TBT KITCHEN the world will be a better place. to Jewish values. I was elected by the other two n Friday, February 8, I traveled to Washing- judges to present our scores and offer compliments First Friday for Families ton, D.C. with Rabbi Lisa and six teens and constructive criticism. When I stood and took Friday, March 1 from TBT to participate in a weekend ses- the microphone, I could hear cheers of ”Aunt Pam Tot Shabbat at 6:00 p.m. Osion of the Religious Action Center’s program for and Aunt Pam!” Congregational Dinner at 6:30 p.m. teens. This is a non-partisan group that teaches kids We visited the Martin Luther King, Jr. Monument, Family Service 7:15 p.m. to advocate for legislation that encompasses Jewish the Holocaust Museum, and held services for Ha- TEMPLE BETH TORAH vdalah on the steps of the Jefferson Monument. The values. I wanted the kids to be comfortable coming MEETINGS to me if they needed anything over the weekend, so workshops on Sunday morning addressed the many I told them to call me Aunt Pam as Mrs. Small seems complicated issues of Israeli politics. We went to AA Meeting too formal and Pam seems too informal. different Smithsonian Museums, ate dinner together Every Thursday at 8:00 p.m. We left TBT on a shuttle at 4:30 am and arrived at the Shake Shack, and headed back for an evening TEMPLE BETH TORAH in Washington in time to check in, eat dinner, and of writing and practicing presentations. The next attend Shabbat services. The program sessions morning, we visited the offices of Congresswoman Brotherhood Meeting Monday, March 4 at 6:00 p.m. Julia Brownley, and two of our TBT teens presented started after services, and the students were given TEMPLE BETH TORAH their assignments. Chaperones were assigned tasks appeals to legislation on immigration and on gun to help the students in workshops. On Saturday control. After lunch in the Senate cafeteria, our Ritual Committee Meeting morning, I was one of three judges assigned to grade remaining two students made presentations on cli- Thursday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. the practice phone calls students made to the con- mate change to aides in Kamala Harris’ office. Our gressional offices of three imaginary senators – one teens were remarkable—articulate, thoughtful, and Board of Director’s Meeting Thursday, March 14 at 7:00 p.m. who supported gun control, one who did not sup- continued on page 6 TEMPLE BETH TORAH

House Committee Meeting Thursday, March 21 at 7:00 p.m. TEMPLE BETH TORAH Brotherhood Ron Halpern Social Action Committee Thursday, March 21 at 7:00 p.m. TEMPLE BETH TORAH

his year is really going by quickly, and it is Since this month is the MRJ Man of the Year **offsite only February as I write this report. We Awards Dinner, I am pleased to announce that Thave been busy with many activities so far, our Brotherhood Man of the Year has been including a recent brunch, two dinner meetings, awarded to Bruce Gilbert. Bruce has been a mem- and helping out with Torah School and Family to ber of TBT since 2014, is married to Marlene, and Family breakfasts. has two sons and two grandchildren. He served In the month of March, we look forward to as an administrator and teacher for over 33 years TRANSPARENT TBT the Men of Reform Judaism Brotherhood Man of in the Los Angeles Unified School District. He is 1. Our security company recommends the the Year dinner and the Jewish Film Festival a member of our Social Action Committee and installation of three additional exterior Brunch, both of which we sponsor. In April, we are volunteers at the Temple pantry distributing food cameras. planning our second brunch of the year with a to the needy. I must say that since Bruce joined 2. The Beatles Shabbat was streamed live speaker from the Ventura Land Trust, Derek Poult- the Brotherhood a few years ago, he has helped on Facebook, there is also a link on our ney. Derek will give a talk about the 2100 acre out at every event we have had, which includes Temple webpage for those who wish to Harmon Canyon Nature Preserve that will open setting up and cleaning up at our meetings. He is access it. late this year or early 2020. This recreation area a true mensch. We are honored to celebrate with 3. The Finance Committee is working on the will feature hiking and biking trails but will not him. budget for next year. We are currently on allow motorized vehicles. Don’t miss the brunch track with our current budget. on April 14, as this will be your chance to get Shalom, much more information from Derek. Ron Halpern President

TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHOFAR FEBRUARYMARCH 20192013 2010 | |ADAR- | ADAR–NISANSHEVAT–ADAR II ADAR 57735779 5770 PAGE 3 VENTURA COUNTY Social Action News Jay Kosoff

Film Festival News fter over eight years, I have decided to It has been my pleasure to serve as chair and by Jody Shapiro step down as chair of the Social Action I look forward to the work ahead as a committee Committee. It’s time for new leadership, member. If you are looking for meaningful involve- As I write this, the 16th Jewish Film Anew directions, and an opportunity for someone ment which allows you to take your convictions Festival has four more movies remaining in else to lead this amazing group of hard working and concerns and express them in action to ben- this year’s ambitious schedule. We volunteers into the future. It has been my honor efit others, please consider joining the Social Ac- encourage you to attend the charming and pleasure to be the Social Action Chair, and I tion Committee. We’d love to have you working documentary “Itzhak,” screening on plan to continue working as a member of the with us. Saturday, March 9, at the Regency Theater committee. I’m proud of the many worthwhile at 7 p.m. It is a privilege to see Perlman as projects Temple Beth Torah and this committee Thank you, a real person: a loving husband, father, and Jay worked on in the past several years. I know that consummate performer. On Sunday, March our work has benefited our community and en- 10, “Late Summer Blues,” will be presented hanced the good name of our Temple, and Jews in at TBT at 2 p.m.. This 1988 film is still the faith-based and the wider populations. We did considered one of the best Israeli movies much to help those least fortunate (The homeless ever made. It follows a group of high population in our city and county), immigrants schoolers preparing to graduate, clinging here (with citizenship registration) and at the bor- to the last moments of their youth before der (helping separated children in custody). We they step into the realities of adulthood. gave funds from Temple members to victims of The final Festival weekend will again gun violence, students and professors at colleges Have you moved? feature a documentary Saturday evening at who are fighting Anti-Semitism, and victims of the Regency at 7 p.m., as we screen “Sammy wildfires. We helped those in Israel with our do- Please call the Temple office to keep Davis, Jr.,” a man of enormous talent with nations, as well, with life saving equipment. We us informed of any new addresses, a complicated personal life. Along with footage of his rich entertainment abilities tutor young children here at Temple and have the phone numbers or e-mails. collection pod during High Holidays. There are and his many friendships, it also explores many, many other activities we have done, and his decision to become a Jew by choice as currently do, that are not listed here. an adult. The Festival concludes with the delicious TBT Brotherhood brunch on Sunday, March 17 starting at noon at TBT followed by a screening of “Keep the Change.” We are thrilled to have Rick Clemens, a consultant on autism education, speak to us following the movie. Rick also happens to be the son of Lenore Kriteman, who is currently on the Festival Committee. We hope that you have enjoyed the Festival thus far. Our audiences have been enthusiastic, and we hope to continue to deserve the tremendous support that you have given the Festival this year. See you at the movies!

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ADULT EDUCATION & PROGRAMS Expand Your Horizons– Learn Something New! by Deborah Pollack, VP of Adult Learning and Programs

The month of March is as good a time for Jewish History Prayerbook Hebrew educational growth as any, so take a close look 3/5 Judaism and Christianity—the parting Kathy Fink at what’s coming up at Temple Beth Torah and of the ways Tuesday evenings, 7:00–8:00 p.m. join us as we learn something new! 3/12 The 20th century (Zionism, anti-sem- Beginning April 2 itism and the Holocaust) Would you like to be able to read along with #DoJewish@Home: Jewish Rituals, Living a Jewish Life the Rabbi in the siddur (prayerbook) without Practice, and Observances that Will 3/19 Temple and Synagogue: Home and looking at the transliterations and even be able Enrich Family Life, Deepen Family kashrut to follow along in the Torah? Kathy will be your Jewish connections, and Integrate 3/26 Life Cycle: Brit milah, b’nai mitzvah, guide to this simultaneously ancient and mod- Family Values Into Family Behaviors marriage (and intermarriage), divorce, funerals ern language using a textbook written specifi- Student Rabbi Noah Diamondstein 4/2 Jewish community: Conversion, cally for adult beginners, Aleph Isn’t Tough. Sunday morning, March 3, movements, synagogue life, etc. Whether you don’t know an aleph from a bet 9:30–11:00 a.m. 4/9 What does Judaism say about sexual- or learned Hebrew so long ago that you’ve for- Every family that has a connection to Juda- ity and ??? (students select topics) gotten most of it, this is the class for you. You’ll ism, whether all, most, or some of the family enjoy feeling more involved in Shabbat services, members are Jews, has a set of values that guide Mindful Middot: The Path of Jewish especially if you’re thinking of preparing for an family life. Sometimes those values are spoken Self-Growth adult bar or bat mitzvah! and specific, sometimes they are implicit and Rabbi Lisa Hochberg-Miller Pre-registration is required. Enroll by 3/25 very general, but values shape family life. Jewish Sunday morning, March 17, by emailing Deborah Pollack at rp5dp@sbc- values are an amazing resource for imbuing a 9:30–11:00 a.m. global.net life with Judaism, and Judaism has an entire se- Encountering a trait each month, we will read ries of rituals and practices (some daily and core Jewish texts that help us understand which Shabbat Book Discussion and Potluck some just once or twice a year) that can take of our personal traits need growth and/or repair, Saturday, April 13, 12:30–2:00 p.m. those immaterial values and make them tangi- so that we can be the person we want to be! Memento Park: A Novel by Mark Sarvas ble! In this class, we’ll discuss major categories Using the techniques of Rabbi Israel Salanter, the Facilitated by Deborah Pollack of Jewish ritual and practice, learn where they 19th century rabbi who brought the practice of Get a head start on reading this novel set in come from and how to perform them, and mussar (mindful self-discipline) into popularity, Los Angeles, New York, and Budapest. Memen- make Jewish actions feel doable, customizable, we will work on our own traits toward self- to Park begins with an unexpected call from the and ready to plug-and-play at home. You get out growth. The discipline of mussar invites us to Australian consulate through which protagonist what you put in! If we take Jewish practice and journal, reflect, pray, and consciously work on Matt Santos learns of a valuable painting be- action seriously, they will meaningfully enrich qualities such as Equanimity (peace of mind), lieved to have been looted from his family our lives every single day. Anger, Holiness, Feeling Secure, and more. during WWII. To recover it, he must repair his strained relationship with his father, unearth his Jewish Literacy Short Story Discussion family history, and restore his connection to his Rabbi Mike Lotker Deborah O’Neal own Judaism. Tuesdays, 7:00–8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2:00–3:00 p.m. Jewish Literacy classes touch on most of the Join us as we engage in close reading and dis- areas of concern and interest to adults who cussion of the fascinating and appalling “Rappac- wish to explore the holidays, sacred literature, cini’s Daughter” by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Pick history, spirituality, mysticism, and living a full up your copy of the story from the TBT office. Jewish life. Tuition: There is no cost for these classes for members of area synagogues. The suggest- ed donation for non-members deciding to “drop in” on classes is $10 per session. If these fees are a barrier to anyone’s participation, please speak with Rabbi Lotker; nobody will be turned away. This program is made possible by Temple Beth Torah and the Jewish Federation of Ventura County. Joy Goldowitz leads a sold-out class in creative calligraphy, an adult program offering in January.

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Education & Family Programs passionate. They each told a personal story about Marisa Schrier the issue that they chose and their stories were powerful. Had they been my own children, I could not have been more proud of them. The light we created together On April 27th, 2019, we will be having the 3rd I provided encouragement, tissues, cough was illuminating. part of the Havdalah series. This evening will be drops, and made certain that dietary needs were organized and planned by the 2019 B’nei Mitzvah met. It was an easy job. The kids were a delight. Class participants. The evening will be a JCA Ha- They were always on time, they never complained, ach month we have the incredible opportu- vdalah Fundraiser with an amazing silent auction they worked very hard, they were good to me and nity to come together and share the magic of and a raffle. We will make spice boxes, eat s’mores listened to my stories and laughed in all the right EShabbat. Please join us on the 1st Friday of and enjoy a campfire sing along. All “proceeds” places. On the way home, the shuttle driver told each month for First Friday Family Shabbat. 6:00 from this evening will be sent to help rebuild JCA me that every one of our students thanked him p.m. Tot Shabbat, 6:30 p.m. Dinner: StoneFire ($8 Shalom. as he took their suitcases to load into the van., adults/ $5 per child 12 and under) or BYO Dairy What is your favorite hamantashen filling? and that he had never had a group of students do Dinner, 7:15 Student centered services. Make this Come experiment with some new flavors! On that before. I was kvelling! a special day out of your month, and help nurture March 20th, from 4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., come help If another opportunity comes up to chaperone the message that you are giving to your children make hamantashen with the 3rd–7th Grade class- TBT teens, I will sign up! I came away impressed and about living Jewishly. Share this beautiful ritual and es. We will have all of the supplies that are need- confident that if our future rests in the hands of the holiness of this sacred time. ed. Let us know that you will be joining us. RSVP these young citizens, the world will be a better place. At the end of February, the TS Community to Danielle: [email protected] B’Shalom, came together for the 2nd of our 4 part Havdalah I’m looking forward to spending the month of Pam Series. Families hand made their own Havdalah Adar (the Jewish month that includes Purim) with candle, which now can be added to their Havdalah you, box with their Havdalah Blessings. It was so beau- B’shalom, tiful seeing the different color combinations that Marisa families created while making their candle. During our Havdalah service, led by Rabbi Noah, we all held our new candles. The light we created togeth- er was illuminating. (If you have missed any of the Havdalah Series, we would be happy to provide you with the supplies for any previous projects.)

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Children continue to learn how it is important that we help other No Torah School Dates: people, especially during difficult times. Sunday, March 31 Mishpacha Dates: wanted to share with all of you that we, at dakah on Fridays and canned foods for Food Sundays March 3, 17 school, have been very busy with Parent /Teach- Share. Children continue to learn how it is im- I er conferences in early February, planning for portant that we help other people, especially our healthy heart day and jog-a-thon (our big during difficult times. fundraiser) and winter fest. Please let people know that Children’s World By the time you read this, TBT’s Preschool will Preschool and TBT’s preschool registration is tak- Tot Shabbat have celebrated more Jewish themes and con- ing place now. Please note that we will be oper- cepts and thinking about Purim with delightful ating our preschool from 7:30 to 5:30 pm Monday Friday, March 1, 6:00 p.m. activities, games and art projects. It is a silly and through Thursday and until 4 pm on Fridays. fun time for each of the students in learning about We offer not only a Toddler class (child does this special historical moment. Thanks to Ms. Ka- not have to potty trained), a Preschool Program, tie and Ms. Erica for providing weekly homemade Transitional Kindergarten, but also Reggio Emelia. Challah with surprises inside. They make this ev- We would be happy to send out information to WOMEN OF TBT ery week from scratch. you, or you can download an application through We collected box tops for our schools, had a the Temple website by going to learning, preschool, Women of TBT kicked off the planning book sale, bake sale, worked up a sweat from our and then application. Summer Camp is around the of our first set of activities/events at a Garden Days and cooled off with Kindermusic. corner, so do not forget to get a brochure. fun-filled Rounds and Reds evening in We danced to the sounds of the drum and plant- I want to say thank you to all the teachers, February. ed for Tu B’Shevat. Speaking of planting: the trees parents, and kids for having made our jog-a-thon Please mark your calendars for these upcoming events: that we planted three years ago are alive and well a success this year. We could not accomplish all and will be bursting with blossoms pretty soon. that we do without you. Please come and visit us • Women’s Seder – Sunday, April Camilo and our preschool parents trimmed, or tell your friends about our program. We would 7th, 4:00–7:00 p.m. (contact An- weeded and cleaned the area to freshen up the love to give them a tour. nette at [email protected] or blessed ground. If you have not visited the tree B’Shalom, Marilyn at [email protected]) that you planted, consider doing so. There is a Marion Levin-Welch M.A. beautiful pathway so you can walk from the back ECE Director • Chick Flicks & Dessert – Satur- parking lot to the orchard. We will be refreshing days, May 11th and July 20th, (contact Kathy at kathy@ the signs rather soon. 6:30 p.m. narwhat.us or Taylor at taylormia@aol. We are still very involved in working in our com) community by doing the following: collecting Tz- We are also thrilled to kick off the following groups:

• Crafts/Knitting/Needlepoint - first Tuesday of the month, 1-3 p.m. – Temple lobby (contact Rochelle at [email protected] or Joy at [email protected])

• Mahjong – 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month – 11:00 am -2:00 p.m. (contact Jennifer at [email protected])

We encourage all Temple women to join Women of TBT for fun, friendship and support of TBT. For more information or questions please email us at [email protected].

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Below is a list of funds you may wish to consider when making a donation to TBT:

Annie Shapiro Torah School Fund Bank Family Library Fund Building Fund TBT Music Fund Educator’s Discretionary Fund General Fund Dressler Shiva Platter Fund Harris TBT Preschool Fund Jewish Film Festival Meister Youth Trip to Israel Fund L’Dor V’Dor Capital Campaign Fund Murray Lieber Helping Hand Fund Pavin Building Maintenance Fund Rabbi Lisa’s Discretionary Fund Social Action Fund TBT Legacy Fund Torah School Scholarship Fund Youth Activities Fund Worship & Celebrations Fund

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How to reach us PROFESSIONAL STAFF Rabbi Lisa Hochberg-Miller Phone: (805) 647-4181 Director of Education and Family Programs Email: [email protected] Marisa Schrier Web: www.TempleBethTorah.com Director of Early Childhood Education Marion Levin-Welch Temple Auxiliaries & Affiliates Cantor Emeritus Brotherhood Ralph Moses z”l

Ron Halpern (805) 647-5278 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sisterhood OFFICERS LOOKING AHEAD [email protected] President TO MARCH Children’s World & TBT Preschools Pam Small Marion Levin-Welch (805) 647-3798 VP of Communications Jackie Stone Senior Youth Group/VCTRY (9th–12th grade) VP of Governance Marisa Schrier [email protected] Nancy Marcus Junior Youth Group (6th–8th grade) VP of Worship and Celebrations Tassi Benjamin (805) 647-4181 Sara Alviani April 7, 2019 UJA/Federation VP of Finance TBT Women’s Seder Joel Goldenberg Cheri DeKofsky (805) 647-7800 VP of Facilities April 7, 2019 JFS Office Berta Steele Brotherhood Brunch (805) 641-6565 VP of Member Engagement Allan Paskin April 19, 2019 Erev Passover/Community Seder VP of Education and Family Sloane Burt April 20, 2019 VP of Adult Learning and Programs First Day of Passover Deborah Pollack VP of Community April 28, 2019 Check out the Shofar, photos, Alane Samuels Yom HaShoah Program at Ner Ami and lots more about TBT at Past President Representative www.TempleBethTorah.com. Alberto Kywi LIKE us on FACEBOOK! VP Community Development Deni Jones

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